Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Makeup Tips for Trans Women Part 8 - Skin Care

The number one thing everyone who wears makeup need to know is that it is imperative that you you take care of your skin!!! This means you should follow a few simple steps:

First always wash your makeup before you go to bed. Leaving make up on is bad for you skin for a number of reasons but the one that should stick out is that this can lead to blocked pores and no one likes that! Blackheads are gross!!! I suggest you get a decent facial soap such as Johnson and Johnson's Purpose as it doesn't burn your eyes! You may want some eye makeup remover (especially if you use waterproof makeup).

The second main bit of advice I can give is to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Not only does it feel great but it also helps to keep your skin looking healthy and young (and helps to make you make up look better). I personally use Philosophy's Hope in a Jar but there are a large number of great moisturizes out there.

The last point is to protect your skin and lips with some level of SPF (even in the winter). Know that you aren't limited to wearing sun screen on your face everyday. There are moisturizers and even foundations that has SPF in them, you just need to look around. I for one always have chap stick on and the one I use has SPF in it.

Need Legal Help?

Transgender Law Center works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.

In Crisis?

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

As a trans person it can become very frustrating when trying to find clothing that both fit and look flattering on your body. I want to po...

Disclaimer: The contents of this site are not intended to used as legal or medical advice. I am just offering resources, my insights and a place to discuss the topics. I invite criticism and comments. I will not be held responsible for the accuracy of content that is not on my site... If I post something that is wrong then by all means let me know and I will correct it.